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Korean life dictionary

22 short guides to words and manners

Proverbs

달면 삼키고 쓰면 뱉는다

dalmyeon samkigo sseumyeon baenneunda · Swallow it if it's sweet, spit it out if it's bitter.

Sticking around only while it benefits you.

When to useCalling out a friend who only shows up when things are going well.

Think ofA fair-weather friend.

Examples

  • 회사 어려워지니까 다 떠나네. 달면 삼키고 쓰면 뱉는구나.

    The moment the company struggled, everyone left. Sweet, swallow; bitter, spit.

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